Does the seller get to see the survey if a buyer pays for it?

• <div><p>If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.</p></div>

What happens if your land survey is inaccurate?

• <div><p>If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it getting a land survey?

• <div><p>Land surveys are worth it in several scenarios including selling your home, building an addition, constructing a fence, or making major changes to your landscape. A professional land survey can help you avoid legal issues with your neighbors and confirm the value of your property. In many cases, you may be required to order a land survey to receive a construction permit or mortgage loan.</p></div>

Q: Who do I call before I dig in my yard?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re planning to dig on your property, you&rsquo;ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won&rsquo;t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues. </p></div>

Q: How long does a land survey take?

• <div><p>A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property&rsquo;s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2022
From the start to finish of the land purchase process the realty team was very responsive, informative and on top of the whole process! Brittany and Marina kept me well informed of all the processes and updated me promptly with anything new! Will definitely work with them again and highly...
Kibe Lucas Real Estate Team Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in June 2017
Flawless, no hassle to me at all. Bonnie called to say Ken would be dropping off the heavy equipment the next day and he did. They said he would start the day after and he did. Ken walked the site with me, asked a lot of questions and looked at pictures of what I wanted. Then he and his son...
Ken's Excavating
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Reviewed in April 2016
We looked at various samples in the store on Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK. We were allowed to take samples to the house to see how they would look in various areas. Jeremy Fogg who was the project manager assigned stated he would measure the home square footage and prepare an estimate....
Giant Don's Flooring America
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Reviewed in May 2015
Sandi was great. She surveyed the yard and gave me an estimate before performing the work. She was thorough. She cleanup up the yard and reported in quickly that the work was complete. Sandi also replied quickly when I found her on Facebook. She was able to come out to my house within a...
Valley Poop Patrol
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Reviewed in September 2013
It took longer than they thought it would mostly because the quality of our land is not that great. They had to bring in extra stuff and it took them a couple of months. It also rained really hard that summer, too, so things had to be put off until it stopped raining. All we had in the backyard...
Sunshine Garden Services & Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2012
The garage door was not working properly. I called Frontier Garage Door. Steve was able to come over in about 30 minutes from the time I called. He arrived promptly, surveyed the issue and began his repair. Fortunately we were not in a situation where the car was stuck in the garage with broken...
Frontier Garage Door
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Reviewed in November 2012
Unfortunately, my 14 month granddaughter had explosive diarrhea which landed all over my sofa and chair. My daughter called TCM and they came out the next day. After the cushions had dried, there was still a strong odor of feces. Ugh. I called and they sent someone back out. Again, after...
TCM Restoration & Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2009
Arbor tree provied us with a free estimate and we were the best prices out of three other local companies. The owner came to our house the same day to provide an estimate and was very knowlegable about the city rules and permits for cutting down large trees compared to the other vendors. He...
Arbor Tree Care
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Survey Alaska LLC

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Survey Alaska LLC

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2 years of experience

32 years experience Surveying in Alaska. Survey Alaska LLC is dedicated to serving the property owners of Southcentral Alaska. Call to get a custom quote for your Asbuilt, Lot locate, Subdivision, or other survey & mapping needs.

Bell & Associates

801 W Fireweed Ln

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Bell & Associates

801 W Fireweed Ln

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51 years of experience

Since 1974 we have been providing professional land surveying services such as as-builts, designs surveys, lot surveys, subdivision surveys and elevation certificates. Activities such as putting up a fence, selling a home, building an addition, building on an empty lot, subdividing a lot, parcel or tract often require a survey. Let us help you with your next project!

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.

Land surveys are worth it in several scenarios including selling your home, building an addition, constructing a fence, or making major changes to your landscape. A professional land survey can help you avoid legal issues with your neighbors and confirm the value of your property. In many cases, you may be required to order a land survey to receive a construction permit or mortgage loan.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property’s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.

If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.

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